POSITION : TECHNICAL MANAGER
REPORTING TO : CHIEF EXECUTIVE
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Technical Manager is responsible for assisting LIA members to support the adoption and implementation of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Financial Reporting Standards for SMEs, International Standards on Auditing, and International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, and International Public Sector Accounting Standards. The Technical Manager further provide support service to the Council’s Committees and Forums.
MAJOR TASKS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Cultivate and facilitate good relations between members and the Institute.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews for audit and accounting firms.
- Develop and implement compliance and regulatory framework for members of LIA.
- Develop LIA technical newsletters quarterly.
- Develop and release the “Thought Leadership” report twice a year.
- Revise of good practice tools (e.g., Standard engagement letter annually).
- Organise and conduct at least one CPD event a month (virtual or physical).
- Provide a written LIA commentary report on annual government budget.
- Prepare written LIA commentary report on all business-related Bills presented and Laws passed by the parliament.
- Review and submit written commentary of at least 1 piece of legislation which is already in place.
- Conduct performance analysis report two industries or sectors and submit a special report.
- Represent LIA in public and business sector reform projects for accountancy, laws and financial management.
- Submit written LIA commentary report on Auditor General every year.
- Research and produce one best practice guide a year e.g., on standards implementation, governance implementation, adoption of 4th Industrial revolution technologies etc.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- CA (L)
- Minimum of five years’ experience in an external audit plus experience in corporate or academia.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES:
- Relationship management
- Negotiation skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Self-driven, analytical, research abilities
- Planning and organizing
- Client and service focus
- Problem solving
Submission
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should send their cover letter, curriculum vitae and certificates to [email protected].
Deadline: 27th January 2022.
NB: APPLICANT MUST BE A MEMBER OF LIA IN GOOD STANDING.